Category Archives: Friend

“Ways to Support a Grieving Dad”

Posted on May 23, 2011 by

I was recently asked to write a short article on ways to support a grieving dad and thought I would share the article here on this blog. Positive Ways to Support a Grieving Dad I often hear from grieving dads … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Compassion, Courage, Crying, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Depression, Despair, Emotions, Fear, Friend, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Pain, Profound Life Experience, Scary, Survival, Words of Encouragement | 7 Comments

“Give Yourself Permission” – Truisms About Grief

Posted on May 12, 2011 by

I have been posting a series of “Truisms About Grief” that I received from fellow grieving dad and friend, Charlie Schmidtke.  I met Charlie as part of this grieving dads project.  Please share your thoughts or stories regarding this subject. Grieving is a time to give … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Breast Cancer, Courage, Crying, Dear Friends, Death of a baby, Death of a Child, Debilitating, Depression, Despair, Emotions, Friend, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Happiness, Healing, Hope, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Pain, Peace, Profound Life Experience, Survival, Truisms, Words of Encouragement | 18 Comments

“I Will Not Abandon You”

Posted on March 9, 2011 by

I received the following from Michael Mayette who is a friend of a grieving dad.  He wanted me to share his perspective as someone that has supported his friend.  I found it powerful to read his words and feel the compassion … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Compassion, Crying, Death of a Child, Despair, Devastation, Emotions, Friend, Grief, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Pain, Tears, weeping, Words of Encouragement | 11 Comments

Billy Donovan’s Secret Sorrow | ThePostGame

Posted on January 13, 2011 by

Billy Donovan’s Secret Sorrow | ThePostGame. The link above is a well written story about three grieving dads that have formed a bond.  This is a story about three coaches that compete against each other in their professional life but … Continue reading →

Posted in Billy Donavan, Compassion, Death of a baby, Friend, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Stillbirth, Words of Encouragement | 4 Comments

“A Gift from Another Father”

Posted on November 29, 2010 by

Like most men I know, I was raised to be “strong,” and when things became difficult, you either dealt with it on your own, headed to the bar or a combination of both. I subscribed to this way of thinking … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Compassion, Courage, Crying, Death of a Child, Emotions, Friend, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Survival, Tears, Words of Encouragement | 2 Comments

“I Will Not Compare” – Just for Today

Posted on October 18, 2010 by

“Just for Today” for Bereaved Parents – (Section Eight) Just for today I will not compare myself with others. I am fortunate to be who I am and have had my child for as long as I did. I must … Continue reading →

Posted in Bereaved, Death of a Child, Emotions, Friend, Grief, Grieving Dads Words, Hope, Inspiration, Loss of a Child, Poem | 1 Comment

Live Like You Were Dying

Posted on October 11, 2010 by

Live Like You Were Dying The  other night Tim McGraw’s 2004 hit song, “Live Like You Were Dying” was playing on the radio.  The song tells the story of a man in his forties who learns that he is dying … Continue reading →

Posted in Anger, Bereaved, Bible, Compassion, Death of a Child, Emotions, Friend, Grieving Dads Words, Healing, Inspiration, Life Lessons, Loss of a Child, Loss of a Daughter, Loss of a Son, Love, Pain | 2 Comments

My Friend Time

Posted on October 4, 2010 by

My Friend Time by Jim Santucci This weekend marks the 104th week since my daughter Jillian left this world.  As I calculated in my journal, over 1 million minutes of time have elapsed.  But it still seems like it was just … Continue reading →

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